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Two Berlin Infrastructure Projects Receive $3.8 Million In Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Bond Financing

Town of Berlin to receive financing to improve electrical system efficiency, community quality of life 

LANHAM, MD. – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced it has issued $3.8 million in bonds through the Local Government Infrastructure Financing (LGIF) Program to support infrastructure improvement efforts in the Town of Berlin.

“Berlin is a special, lovable, and growing place. Our Local Government Infrastructure Financing program is an important tool for local governments to help fund projects to enhance the lives of its residents such as those planned in Berlin,” said DHCD Secretary Jake Day. “We’re also grateful for partners such as McKennon, Shelton & Henn, People First, Caine Mitter, and Wilmington Trust for their hard work and diligence to make this happen.”

The money for these two projects is part of an overall $34.8 million in bonds that will be issued in support of local jurisdictions across Maryland. DHCD’s Community Development Administration administers the bonds on behalf of counties, municipalities and/or their instrumentalities to finance projects that serve the community at large, such as streetscape improvements, transportation enhancements or water and sewer treatment facilities.​​

The financing through the Department, which includes a bond premium generated from the sale of the bonds, will help bring the following projects in the Town of Berlin to fruition:

  • $1 million for electrical system meter replacement and upgrades.
  • $2.8 million for the construction of a new public works facility. 

The Town will utilize $1 million in bonds to upgrade its water meter system to an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, which will provide voltage monitoring and outage notifications for the electric system, system integration with the Town’s existing billing system, and more. The upgrade to the infrastructure will allow the Town to continue to provide reliable electric and water services to approximately 2,700 and 2,900 customers, respectively.

The Town will utilize $2.8 million in bonds to construct a new public works facility. The current facility was erected as a temporary structure and no longer suits the needs of the Town. The new facility will improve employees’ well-being and retention, contribute to efficient public services, and accommodate evolving technology and safety standards.

“The Town of Berlin is excited to receive $3.8 million in Local Government Infrastructure Fund financing through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. This funding, which includes $2.8 million for a new Public Works Facility and $1 million for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system for the Town’s electric utility, will significantly enhance our town’s infrastructure,” said Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall. “These projects are pivotal for improving our public services and ensuring our community’s sustainable and efficient future. We are grateful for this support, which empowers us to serve our residents better and continue building a stronger Berlin.”

Whether funds are needed for a $150,000 effort or a $10 million project, Local Government Infrastructure Financing is a convenient and streamlined resource for local governments that:

  • Want to secure long-term capital financing with advantageous terms;
  • Do not routinely issue bonds; and
  • Have limited resources to initiate financing on their own.

Local governments must secure local legislative approval to receive the financing.

For more information on the Local Government Infrastructure Financing program, click here.

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